Tyrant, Kuma

"Eh? Dad, you're going to become king?"

Bonney's eyes lit up as she instinctively turned to Kuma beside her, excitement written all over her face.

"Me? No, how could I possibly become king?"

The sudden news truly gave Bartholomew Kuma quite a shock.

"Why can't you become His Majesty the King? The old king was brutally murdered by Bekori, and you alone saved countless people from suffering with your own strength..."

"Now, we truly can't find anyone more suited to be king than you—especially because you have the trust of Sobel Kingdom's people!"

At that moment, pairs of sincere eyes fell upon Kuma. The official holding the crown had clearly been waiting for this for quite some time.

"This..."

Kuma hesitated, his lips trembling. It wasn't merely because of their trust, but also because of Bonney's illness and the Buccaneer blood he carried.

If he became the king of the Sobel Kingdom, would he bring trouble upon these innocent people?

"What is there to hesitate about, Mr. Kuma? We believe you are the sun that saved the Sobel Kingdom. The people will surely live happily under your rule. Please!"

With a thud, the captain of the kingdom's army before him dropped to his knees. Everyone who had come with him followed suit, and their words left Kuma rooted to the spot.

"Please, Mr. Kuma. We've already lost so, so many family members. We don't want someone like Bekori to become king again..."

"With Mr. Kuma here, the Sobel Kingdom won't have to fear those roaming pirates or Marines who don't treat civilians in lawless areas like ants. We won't have to worry about being robbed by pirates or extorted by the Marines anymore!"

"Save this country! Be like the sun, Your Majesty the King!!!"

"Like the sun... like Nika... Dad,